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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,831.80, 583,247.70 and 360,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,831.80, 583,247.70 and 360,838.20 is: 541,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,831.80 : 583,247.70 = 360,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,831.80/583,247.70 = 360,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,831.80x = 583,247.70 × 360,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,831.80x = 210,458,050,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,458,050,222.14/388,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,257.30

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